Minestroni Soup

One of my favorite soups is the minestrone soup. This is the perfect recipe. It is very similar to the minestrone soup in Olive Garden, Which I love. (in fact I think mine is better ;) )PRINT RECIPE HERE

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium minced onion

1 cup of chopped zucchini

1cupfrozen cut italian green beans

3 stalks of chopped celery

2 carrots chopped

4 cloves minced garlic

4 cups vegetable broth

1 can red kidney beans, drained

1 can small white beans, drained

1can tomato sauce

2 large tomatoes grated

1/4 cupminced fresh parsley

1 1/2teaspoons dried oregano

1 1/2teaspoons salt

1/2teaspoon black pepper

1/2teaspoon dried basil

1/4teaspoon dried thyme

4 cups hot water

4 cups fresh baby spinach

1/2cup small shell pasta

Directions:

1Heat three tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large soup pot.

2Saute onion, celery, garlic, green beans, carrots, and zucchini in the oil for 5 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent.